The decision has been made. LILITH Japan orders the Outsiders to mobilize to pursue the Imugi.
Given that they are in a foreign country, they are largely dependent on LILITH Koreaโs resources. In response to the decision, the Korean branch provides some assistance: the Outsiders are given just enough vehicles to help transport them, essential supplies, and only a few operatives to help guide them. This is the most the Korean branch is able to give, as they must focus on relocating people and restoring peace following the attack.
LILITH announces that the Imugi is currently resting near Gangneung on the east coast and they must move quickly. The effects of Rift poisoning will grow stronger as they approach the source; a sign that they are close to a kaiju. Upon reaching the mountains just outside the city, LILITH informs them that they are right on top of its location.
However, there is no Imugi to be found. After searching the area, Outsiders will discover the source of the trace and the poisoning: eggs. They will find about twelve eggs. When they report their findings, Seokdang will curse. In their rush, they had followed the wrong trace. They didnโt track down an injured and resting Imugi—they tracked down the Imugiโs nest. So where is the Imugi?
Not long after, Outsiders will receive an update on their implants: the Imugi reappeared in Seoul. After seeing the corpse of its mate, it went berserk and attacked the city again. While many of the citizens were evacuated to nearby Incheon and remaining shelters, just as many perished, with the death toll at 168,000 and rising. LILITHโs Korean base is destroyed.
The Imugi was last seen flying north, but the Korean government prohibits the Outsiders from pursuing it again through their territory. By choosing to pursue the kaiju, the Outsiders have abandoned humanity and thus will receive no further support. They are ordered to leave the country immediately.
LILITH Japan will order them to collect as many eggs as possible and continue to the abandoned city of Gangneung, where they will arrange pick up and return to base in Tokyo.
โถ AFTERWORD.
Thanks everyone for participating in our first major Event Decision! We hope you had fun discussing what to do both ICly and OOCly.
After failing to capture the second Imugi and also failing to save a large portion of Seoul's population, characters will be shipped back to Japan. The events of the TDM will springboard from there. Feel free to use this post to thread out any aftermath threads if you would like.
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It made sense at the time. Half the team could defeat one of the dragons, after all.
[ His shoulders slump now. He's at least had it knocked into him that it could have gone either way. What they chose make sense for the information they had at the time, and many people agree. It doesn't change what happened but it does make him feel slightly better. ]
[ She sets her elbow on the table and pinches the bridge of her nose. Thinking. ]
It's easy to say that we should all just get stronger, but... this is more of a tactical problem, right? We could have split up resources better, or we could have distributed fighters a different way since Brimstone and Revelation couldn't take out the Imugi first. LILITH has to improve their tracking technology too. There's a lot we could do.
[ She sighs deeply and settles back into her chair, folding her arms. She looks miserably back at the table. ]
[ There's a lot that they could do. Unfortunately, he doesn't know if LILITH would listen to their suggestions. ]
... I feel the same. [ He doesn't normally share about his own vulnerabilities, but he's not going to pretend to be okay when she's open about being not. ]
[ There is still something oddly comforting about commiserating with someone. Kabru and Marcille may not know each other well, but they do know the dungeon; they can relate on some level. ]
It was way easier to sleep in the dungeon after a long day of walking, and we were always careful back then to make sure we got enough rest.
[ Kabru heard Laios's conversation with Shuro, so he knows that bit. ]
So while I've been here, I would usually try some tea or go for a walk. The base can be pretty noisy though, and the city is pretty bright at night, so it doesn't always work. I just try to get enough exercise during the day so it's not a problem.
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[ His shoulders slump now. He's at least had it knocked into him that it could have gone either way. What they chose make sense for the information they had at the time, and many people agree. It doesn't change what happened but it does make him feel slightly better. ]
What will you do now?
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[ She sets her elbow on the table and pinches the bridge of her nose. Thinking. ]
It's easy to say that we should all just get stronger, but... this is more of a tactical problem, right? We could have split up resources better, or we could have distributed fighters a different way since Brimstone and Revelation couldn't take out the Imugi first. LILITH has to improve their tracking technology too. There's a lot we could do.
[ She sighs deeply and settles back into her chair, folding her arms. She looks miserably back at the table. ]
Right now, I just wish I could sleep normally.
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... I feel the same. [ He doesn't normally share about his own vulnerabilities, but he's not going to pretend to be okay when she's open about being not. ]
What do you normally do when you can't sleep?
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It was way easier to sleep in the dungeon after a long day of walking, and we were always careful back then to make sure we got enough rest.
[ Kabru heard Laios's conversation with Shuro, so he knows that bit. ]
So while I've been here, I would usually try some tea or go for a walk. The base can be pretty noisy though, and the city is pretty bright at night, so it doesn't always work. I just try to get enough exercise during the day so it's not a problem.